Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 28 -- Kerala will bring out a comprehensive film policy within the next three months with specific measures to promote and encourage documentaries, said Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian.
Announcing this at the closing ceremony of the 17th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) here last night, the Minister said the policy would address the concerns of independent filmmakers and support documentary productions.
Agriculture Minister P. Prasad, who joined him in presenting the awards, said IDSFFK has played a vital role in highlighting the issues of marginalised communities. MLA Antony Raju presided over the function while Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Chairperson Prem Kumar del...